[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 16, 2025 (single-stage)

€2,000,000 lump sum (1 grant expected)

Supports the secretariat and activities of GloPID-R to enhance global coordination and preparedness for infectious disease research and response.

Open to legal entities in EU Member States/Associated Countries; US entities may exceptionally participate and receive funding.

--- ## Description This European Commission Horizon Europe call funds the ongoing operation and strategic evolution of the Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R). The grant aims to strengthen international research funder coordination and ensure a rapid, effective research response to pandemics and severe epidemics. The selected consortium will provide administrative, organisational, and scientific support to the GloPID-R Board, facilitate working groups, manage internal and external communications, and deliver annual work plans. The secretariat is expected to support GloPID-R's continuous evolution, foster collaboration with global actors (such as WHO and CEPI), and maintain robust information dissemination and adaptability to emerging infectious disease threats. --- ## Due Dates - Opening date: May 22, 2025 - Deadline: September 16, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time (single-stage submission) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic: €2,000,000 (lump sum) - Only one grant is expected to be awarded - Funding is provided as a lump sum under the Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) scheme --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - US legal entities may exceptionally participate as beneficiaries or affiliated entities and are eligible to receive EU funding. - Entities from certain non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate if they make their own funding arrangements; see the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). - Coordinators must be established in an EU Member State or Associated Country. - "High-risk suppliers" of mobile network communication equipment are not eligible; see Annex B of the General Annexes for details. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2025-01-DISEASE-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Single-stage submission. - Application templates and evaluation forms are available on the portal: - [Standard application form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf) - [Evaluation form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/ef/ef_he-csa_en.pdf) - Proposals must address all required activities, including administrative, scientific, and communication support for GloPID-R. - Lump sum budget: provide a detailed budget table with cost estimates ([budget template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_he-ls-euratom_en.xlsm)). --- ## Additional Information - Proposals must demonstrate a credible pathway to supporting GloPID-R's mission and enhancing global infectious disease research preparedness. - The secretariat is expected to ensure adaptability to rapidly evolving health threats and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders. - For detailed eligibility, award criteria, and legal/financial setup, refer to the [Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Topic and Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2025-01-DISEASE-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [GloPID-R Website](https://www.glopid-r.org/) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

Support for the functioning of the Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R)

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